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So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obededom into the city of David with gladness. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/6.htm">New King James Version</a> Now it was told King David, saying, “The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-Edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-Edom to the City of David with gladness. <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now it was reported to King David, saying, “The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, on account of the ark of God.” So David went and brought the ark of God up from the house of Obed-edom to the city of David with joy. <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now it was told King David, saying, &#8220The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, on account of the ark of God.&#8221 David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom into the city of David with gladness. <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now it was told King David, saying, “The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, on account of the ark of God.” And David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom into the city of David with gladness. <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then it was told to King David, saying, “Yahweh has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, on account of the ark of God.” So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom into the city of David with gladness. <a href="/amp/2_samuel/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now King David was told, “The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David with rejoicing and gladness. <a href="/csb/2_samuel/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> It was reported to King David, “The LORD has blessed Obed-edom’s family and all that belongs to him because of the ark of God.” So David went and had the ark of God brought up from Obed-edom’s house to the city of David with rejoicing. <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> It was reported to King David: &#8220The LORD has blessed Obed-edom&#8217s family and all that belongs to him because of the ark of God.&#8221 So David went and had the ark of God brought up from Obed-edom&#8217s house to the city of David with rejoicing. <a href="/asv/2_samuel/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And it was told king David, saying, Jehovah hath blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God. And David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom into the city of David with joy. <a href="/erv/2_samuel/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And it was told king David, saying, The LORD hath blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that pertaineth to him, because of the ark of God. And David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom into the city of David with joy. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> King David was told, "The LORD has blessed Obed Edom's home and everything he owns because of the ark of God." Then David joyfully went to get the ark of God from Obed Edom's house and bring it to the City of David. <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> King David heard that because of the Covenant Box the LORD had blessed Obed Edom's family and all that he had; so he got the Covenant Box from Obed's house to take it to Jerusalem with a great celebration. <a href="/isv/2_samuel/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> Later on, David was informed, "The LORD has blessed the home of Obed-edom and everything he has since he's in possession of the Ark of God." So David went out joyfully and brought up the Ark of God to the City of David from Obed-edom's home. <a href="/msb/2_samuel/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now it was reported to King David, ?The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.? So David went and had the ark of God brought up from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David with rejoicing. <a href="/net/2_samuel/6.htm">NET Bible</a> David was told, "The LORD has blessed the family of Obed-Edom and everything he owns because of the ark of God." So David went and joyfully brought the ark of God from the house of Obed-Edom to the City of David. <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And it was told king David, saying, "The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-Edom and all that belongs to him because of the ark of God." And David said, "I will bring back the blessing to my house." And David went and brought up the ark of the LORD from the house of Obed-Edom into the City of David with joy. <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And it was told king David, saying, The LORD hath blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that pertaineth to him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom into the city of David with gladness. <a href="/web/2_samuel/6.htm">World English Bible</a> King David was told, “Yahweh has blessed the house of Obed-Edom, and all that belongs to him, because of God’s ark.” So David went and brought up God’s ark from the house of Obed-Edom into David’s city with joy. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And it is declared to King David, saying, “YHWH has blessed the house of Obed-Edom, and all that he has, because of the Ark of God”; and David goes and brings up the Ark of God from the house of Obed-Edom to the City of David with joy. <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And it is declared to king David, saying, 'Jehovah hath blessed the house of Obed-Edom, and all that he hath, because of the ark of God;' and David goeth and bringeth up the ark of God from the house of Obed-Edom to the city of David with joy. <a href="/slt/2_samuel/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it will be announced to king David, saying, Jehovah blessed the house of Obed-Edom and all which is to him, on account of the ark of God. And David will go and bring up the ark of God from the house of Obed-Edom to the city of David with joy.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And it was told king David, that the Lord had blessed Obededom, and all that he had, because of the ark of God. So David went, and brought away the ark of God out of the house of Obededom into the city of David with joy. And there were with David seven choirs, and calves for victims. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And it was reported to king David that the Lord had blessed Obededom, and all that was his, because of the ark of God. Therefore, David went and brought the ark of God, from the house of Obededom, into the city of David with joy. And there were with David seven choirs, and calves for victims. <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/6.htm">New American Bible</a> When it was reported to King David that the LORD had blessed the household of Obed-edom and all that he possessed because of the ark of God, David went to bring up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David with joy. <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> It was told King David, “The LORD has blessed the household of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom to the city of David with rejoicing;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And it was told King David, saying, The LORD has blessed Ober-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of the LORD. So David went and brought up the ark of the LORD from the house of Ober-edom into the city of David with gladness. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And they told King David and they said to him: “LORD JEHOVAH has blessed Ubar Adum the Gittite and everything that he had because of the ark of LORD JEHOVAH." And David went and brought up the ark of LORD JEHOVAH from the house of Ubar Adum to the city of David with joy<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And it was told king David, saying: 'The LORD hath blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God.' And David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom into the city of David with joy. <a href="/sep/2_samuel/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it was reported to king David, saying, The Lord has blessed the house of Abeddara, and all that he has, because of the ark of the Lord. And David went, and brought up the Ark of the Lord from the house of Abeddara to the city of David with gladness. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/6-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=1536" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/6.htm">The Ark Brought to Jerusalem</a> 12<a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: way·yug·gaḏ (Conj-w:: V-Hofal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be conspicuous. ">Now it was reported</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lam·me·leḵ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">to King</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">“The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bê·raḵ (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">has blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/5654.htm" title="5654: ‘ō·ḇêḏFrom the active participle of abad and 'Edom; worker of Edom; Obed-Edom, the name of five Israelites."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5654.htm" title="5654: ’ĕ·ḏōm (N-proper-ms) -- From the active participle of abad and 'Edom; worker of Edom; Obed-Edom, the name of five Israelites.">of Obed-edom</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">belongs to him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5668.htm" title="5668: ba·‘ă·ḇūr (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Or rabur; passive participle of abar; properly, crossed, i.e. transit; used only adverbially, on account of, in order that.">because of</a> <a href="/hebrew/727.htm" title="727: ’ă·rō·wn (N-csc) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">the ark</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">So David</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·leḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">went</a> <a href="/hebrew/727.htm" title="727: ’ă·rō·wn (N-csc) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">and had the ark</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: way·ya·‘al (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">brought up</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: mib·bêṯ (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">from the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/5654.htm" title="5654: ‘ō·ḇêḏFrom the active participle of abad and 'Edom; worker of Edom; Obed-Edom, the name of five Israelites."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5654.htm" title="5654: ’ĕ·ḏōm (N-proper-ms) -- From the active participle of abad and 'Edom; worker of Edom; Obed-Edom, the name of five Israelites.">of Obed-edom</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘îr (N-fsc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">into the City</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David</a> <a href="/hebrew/8057.htm" title="8057: bə·śim·ḥāh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Joy, gladness, mirth. From sameach; blithesomeness or glee.">with rejoicing.</a> 13When those carrying the ark of the LORD had advanced six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_chronicles/13-14.htm">1 Chronicles 13:14</a> Thus the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house for three months, and the LORD blessed his household and everything he owned. <a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">1 Chronicles 15:25-28</a> So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom. / And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. / Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/16-1.htm">1 Chronicles 16:1</a> So they brought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And they presented burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. <a href="/1_chronicles/17-1.htm">1 Chronicles 17:1</a> After David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.” <a href="/1_chronicles/26-4.htm">1 Chronicles 26:4-5</a> And Obed-edom also had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sachar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, / Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, and Peullethai the eighth. For God had blessed Obed-edom. <a href="/1_kings/8-1.htm">1 Kings 8:1-11</a> At that time Solomon assembled before him in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. / And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim. / When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the priests took up the ark, ... <a href="/1_kings/8-66.htm">1 Kings 8:66</a> On the fifteenth day Solomon sent the people away. So they blessed the king and went home, joyful and glad in heart for all the good things that the LORD had done for His servant David and for His people Israel. <a href="/1_samuel/4-5.htm">1 Samuel 4:5-7</a> When the ark of the covenant of the LORD entered the camp, all the Israelites raised such a great shout that the ground shook. / On hearing the noise of the shout, the Philistines asked, “What is this loud shouting in the camp of the Hebrews?” And when they realized that the ark of the LORD had entered the camp, / the Philistines were afraid. “The gods have entered their camp!” they said. “Woe to us, for nothing like this has happened before. <a href="/1_samuel/5-1.htm">1 Samuel 5:1-5</a> After the Philistines had captured the ark of God, they took it from Ebenezer to Ashdod, / carried it into the temple of Dagon, and set it beside his statue. / When the people of Ashdod got up early the next morning, there was Dagon, fallen on his face before the ark of the LORD. So they took Dagon and returned him to his place. ... <a href="/1_samuel/6-11.htm">1 Samuel 6:11-15</a> Then they put the ark of the LORD on the cart, along with the chest containing the gold rats and the images of the tumors. / And the cows headed straight up the road toward Beth-shemesh, staying on that one highway and lowing as they went, never straying to the right or to the left. The rulers of the Philistines followed behind them to the border of Beth-shemesh. / Now the people of Beth-shemesh were harvesting wheat in the valley, and when they looked up and saw the ark, they were overjoyed at the sight. ... <a href="/1_samuel/7-1.htm">1 Samuel 7:1-2</a> Then the men of Kiriath-jearim came for the ark of the LORD and took it into Abinadab’s house on the hill. And they consecrated his son Eleazar to guard the ark of the LORD. / And from that day a long time passed, twenty years in all, as the ark remained at Kiriath-jearim. And all the house of Israel mournfully sought the LORD. <a href="/numbers/10-33.htm">Numbers 10:33-36</a> So they set out on a three-day journey from the mountain of the LORD, with the ark of the covenant of the LORD traveling ahead of them for those three days to seek a resting place for them. / And the cloud of the LORD was over them by day when they set out from the camp. / Whenever the ark set out, Moses would say, “Rise up, O LORD! May Your enemies be scattered; may those who hate You flee before You.” ... <a href="/exodus/25-22.htm">Exodus 25:22</a> And I will meet with you there above the mercy seat, between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the Testimony; I will speak with you about all that I command you regarding the Israelites. <a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34-35</a> Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. <a href="/joshua/3-3.htm">Joshua 3:3-4</a> and commanded the people: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God being carried by the Levitical priests, you are to set out from your positions and follow it. / But keep a distance of about two thousand cubits between yourselves and the ark. Do not go near it, so that you can see the way to go, since you have never traveled this way before.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And it was told king David, saying, The LORD has blessed the house of Obededom, and all that pertains to him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obededom into the city of David with gladness.because<a href="/matthew/10-42.htm">Matthew 10:42</a> And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.So David<a href="/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">1 Chronicles 15:1-3,25</a> And David made him houses in the city of David, and prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent… <a href="/psalms/24-7.htm">Psalm 24:7-10</a> Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in… <a href="/psalms/68-24.htm">Psalm 68:24-27</a> They have seen thy goings, O God; even the goings of my God, my King, in the sanctuary… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/6-11.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-8.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-11.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-10.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-10.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-23.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-11.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-11.htm">Household</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-20.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-11.htm">Obededom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-11.htm">Obed-Edom</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-6.htm">Pertaineth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-6.htm">Pertains</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/6-13.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-4.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-18.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-16.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-14.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-15.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-20.htm">Household</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-15.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-13.htm">Obededom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-13.htm">Obed-Edom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-4.htm">Pertaineth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-4.htm">Pertains</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 6</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/6-1.htm">David fetches the ark from Kirjath Jearim on a new cart,</a> 6. <a href="/2_samuel/6-6.htm">Uzzah is smitten at Perez Uzzah</a> 9. <a href="/2_samuel/6-9.htm">God blesses Obed-Edom for the ark</a> 12. <a href="/2_samuel/6-12.htm">David brings the ark into Zion with sacrifices, and dances before it; </a> 16. <a href="/2_samuel/6-16.htm">for which Michal despises him</a> 17. <a href="/2_samuel/6-17.htm">He places it in a tabernacle with great joy and feasting</a> 20. <a href="/2_samuel/6-20.htm">Michal, reproving David for his joy, is childless to her death</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Now it was reported to King David This phrase indicates a communication to King David, highlighting the importance of the news being delivered. In the ancient Near Eastern context, kings were often informed of significant events by messengers. David, as the king of Israel, was responsible for the spiritual and political welfare of the nation, and such reports would have been crucial for his decision-making.“The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, The blessing of Obed-edom's household signifies God's favor, which is a recurring theme in the Old Testament. Obed-edom, a Gittite, was entrusted with the ark after the incident with Uzzah. The blessing here is reminiscent of the blessings promised to those who honor God, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28</a>. This also underscores the tangible presence of God associated with the ark, which was central to Israel's worship and identity.because of the ark of God.” The ark of God, representing God's covenant and presence, was a sacred object. Its presence in Obed-edom's house brought blessings, illustrating the ark's significance beyond a mere religious artifact. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's presence bringing prosperity and protection, as seen in the stories of the patriarchs and the Israelites.So David went and had the ark of God brought up from the house of Obed-edom David's decision to move the ark reflects his desire to restore the centrality of worship in Israel. The ark's journey from Obed-edom's house to Jerusalem marks a pivotal moment in establishing Jerusalem as the religious and political center. This action also demonstrates David's role as a leader who seeks to align the nation with God's will.into the City of David with rejoicing. The City of David, another name for Jerusalem, becomes the focal point of Israel's worship with the ark's arrival. The rejoicing signifies a communal celebration, reflecting the joy and reverence associated with God's presence. This event prefigures the joy of God's ultimate presence with His people, as seen in the New Testament with the coming of Jesus Christ, who is often typified by the ark as the embodiment of God's presence among His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a> The second king of Israel, a man after God's own heart, who sought to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. 2. <a href="/topical/o/obed-edom.htm">Obed-edom</a> A Gittite whose household was blessed by God during the time the Ark of the Covenant was in his care. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_ark_of_god.htm">The Ark of God</a> Also known as the Ark of the Covenant, it symbolized God's presence and was central to Israelite worship. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_city_of_david.htm">The City of David</a> Another name for Jerusalem, the political and spiritual center of Israel, where David intended to establish the Ark. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_blessing.htm">The Blessing</a> The divine favor and prosperity experienced by Obed-edom's household due to the presence of the Ark.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_presence_of_god_brings_blessing.htm">The Presence of God Brings Blessing</a> The presence of the Ark in Obed-edom's house brought tangible blessings. Similarly, when we invite God's presence into our lives, we can expect His blessings, though they may not always be material. <a href="/topical/r/reverence_and_preparation_for_god's_presence.htm">Reverence and Preparation for God's Presence</a> David's initial failure to transport the Ark correctly (<a href="/2_samuel/6.htm">2 Samuel 6:1-11</a>) teaches us the importance of approaching God with reverence and according to His instructions. We must prepare our hearts and lives to welcome His presence. <a href="/topical/j/joy_in_worship.htm">Joy in Worship</a> David's rejoicing as he brought the Ark to Jerusalem highlights the joy that should accompany our worship. Worship is not just a duty but a celebration of God's presence and goodness. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_timing.htm">God's Sovereignty and Timing</a> The delay in bringing the Ark to Jerusalem reminds us that God's timing is perfect. We must trust His sovereignty and wait for His timing in our endeavors. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_leadership.htm">Community and Leadership</a> David's actions as a leader in bringing the Ark to Jerusalem demonstrate the importance of godly leadership in guiding a community towards worship and obedience to God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 6</a> <a href="/q/did_david_dance_nude_before_the_lord.htm">Did David dance nude before the Lord?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_evidence_of_ark's_power.htm">2 Samuel 6:12–15 – Why does the Ark’s presence generate such transformative effects, yet no archaeological evidence of its power or existence is found? </a> <a href="/q/who_was_ithamar_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Obed-Edom in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_date_psalm_122_post-david.htm">Why do some scholars date Psalm 122 to a period well after David’s lifetime, challenging its authorship and historical accuracy?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) Went and brought up.--The immediate reason for David's action was the knowledge of the blessings which had come to Obed-edom through the presence of the ark, in contrast to the punishment of Uzzah; yet this implies neither jealousy nor a wish to deprive his subject of a blessing. It had been his original purpose to carry the ark to Jerusalem, and he had only desisted in a fit of vexation and then of fear. He now saw that such fear was groundless, and went on to the completion of his unfinished action. The word "with gladness" means with festal shouts and rejoicings.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - With gladness. The words mean, "in a joyful procession with music and dancing." <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/6-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now it was reported וַיֻּגַּ֗ד (way·yug·gaḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hofal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> To be conspicuous to King לַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (lam·me·leḵ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king David, דָּוִד֮ (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse “The LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has blessed בֵּרַ֣ךְ (bê·raḵ) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse the house בֵּ֨ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of Obed-edom אֱדֹם֙ (’ĕ·ḏōm) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5654.htm">Strong's 5654: </a> Obed-edom -- 'servant of Edom', an Israelite name and וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every that אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that belongs to him, ל֔וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> because of בַּעֲב֖וּר (ba·‘ă·ḇūr) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5668.htm">Strong's 5668: </a> Crossed, transit, on account of, in order that the ark אֲר֣וֹן (’ă·rō·wn) Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_727.htm">Strong's 727: </a> A chest, ark of God.” הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative So David דָּוִ֗ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse went וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk and had the ark אֲר֨וֹן (’ă·rō·wn) Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_727.htm">Strong's 727: </a> A chest, ark of God הָאֱלֹהִ֜ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative brought up וַיַּעַל֩ (way·ya·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively from the house מִבֵּ֨ית (mib·bêṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of Obed-edom אֱדֹ֛ם (’ĕ·ḏōm) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5654.htm">Strong's 5654: </a> Obed-edom -- 'servant of Edom', an Israelite name into the City עִ֥יר (‘îr) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement of David דָּוִ֖ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse with rejoicing. בְּשִׂמְחָֽה׃ (bə·śim·ḥāh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8057.htm">Strong's 8057: </a> Blithesomeness, glee <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/6-12.htm">2 Samuel 6:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/6-12.htm">2 Samuel 6:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/6-12.htm">2 Samuel 6:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/6-12.htm">2 Samuel 6:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/6-12.htm">2 Samuel 6:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/6-12.htm">2 Samuel 6:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/6-12.htm">2 Samuel 6:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/6-12.htm">2 Samuel 6:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/6-12.htm">2 Samuel 6:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/6-12.htm">2 Samuel 6:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-12.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 6:12 It was told king David saying Yahweh (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/6-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 6:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 6:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/6-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 6:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 6:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>